7 Trends Driving US Job Growth

Job growth is one of the clearest indicators we have for evaluating the strength of our country’s economy, and perhaps the most important to average American workers. Understanding where that job growth is coming from and just what kinds of jobs are growing can be extremely useful.

That’s why the latest study from CareerBuilder and Emsi identifies seven key trends that are fueling job growth on a national scale, and examples of occupations that are impacted by these trends.

1. Rapid technological innovation – Technology has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, and the pace of innovation continues to accelerate. From an endless selection of apps to inventions in machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics and 3-D printing, technology is introducing new possibilities for business and everyday life.

2.A culture of connection – With constant access to the Internet, Americans not only expect information to be delivered on-demand in bite-sized pieces – they also expect purchases to happen with just a click and to be delivered the same day. Maintaining a strong web presence has become essential to nearly any business’s success.

5. Globalization – In recent years, global markets have become far more accessible and intertwined. As companies are moving beyond borders, serving customers in different time zones and languages with different market needs, they’re investing heavily in roles that will help facilitate expansion into new these markets.

6. Medical advancements – New discoveries in medicine are increasing survival rates, enabling people to manage chronic conditions more effectively and are extending life spans. The increased demand on health care brought on by an aging baby boomer generation is also expected to lead to prolonged job growth in this field.

7.The race to rebuild – While the recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will see a spike in construction related jobs, these types of occupations have actually already been seeing significant growth over the past few years, which is expected to continue. From the government’s investment in infrastructure to families renovating their homes, there is a growing movement to rebuild and repair.